5 Unique Numismatic Reads for Gift-Giving

By Antoinette Rahn As much as things change, there are always some things that remain the same. Coins/notes and literature are among items that seem to be timeless, and even in the present they often...

Book of the Week: 5 Numismatic Works Perfect for Gift-Giving

We are proud to partner with Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers to bring you the Book of the Week feature, highlighting the interesting, unusual, and educational in coin collecting literature. Kolbe & Fanning is...
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Coins Inspire as Holiday Presents

By Mike Fuljenz In 2017, my wife, Karen, and I went to hear Wynonna Judd and the Big Noise in her excellent Christmas show. It got me to thinking about a new way of giving...

Issue Highlights: December 2018

• Numismatic Holiday Gifts: Exciting Christmas and Hanukkah Coin Presents Span Generations • All I Want For Christmas Is a 1794 Silver Dollar: Silvano DiGenova’s Coin Stocking Stuffers • Medallic Art For The Holidays: Medals Are Magnificent...

Partners: COINage, December 2018

We are proud to partner with the following businesses for our December 2018 issue of COINage magazine.

5 Frightening and Fun Coins

By Antoinette Rahn The spirit of innovation is one of the things I enjoy most about coins. Since the beginning, coins have reflected people, events, and societal characteristics of the world. I think there is a...

The First United States Mint (Part II)

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series about the history of the first United States Mint, located in Philadelphia. It picks up in 1915 and continues through present day. Enjoy Part...
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The First United States Mint (Part I)

Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part series of articles about the Philadelphia Mint. Part I focuses on the beginning of the United States Mint through the first 150 years of its...

COINage Kids: Can You Spot the Fake?

By Marcy Gibbel The best way for a young collector to avoid counterfeit, or “fake,” coins is to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible. One of the first steps to developing this knowledge...
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New Issue: Breast Cancer Awareness Set Available

The United States Mint recently began accepting orders for the 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Coin and Stamp Set. The price of the set is $39.95 and includes one Breast Cancer Awareness Proof Half Dollar...